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While his father and brother have spoken out to defend him, he has not granted any interviews himself.

His new website - whose authenticity has been confirmed by his attorneys - contains a statement referring to a 'life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage'.

He continues: 'As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life.

'This website's sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries.'

Controversy: The website's 'album' shows graffiti sprayed on to a black cultural centre in Ohio

Zimmerman goes on to criticise other so-called 'defence funds', which he says have not provided any revenue to him.

The statement on the homepage concludes: 'I have created a Paypal account solely linked on this website as I would like to provide an avenue to thank my supporters personally and ensure that any funds provided are used only for living expenses and legal defence, in lieu of my forced inability to maintain employment.

'I will also personally, maintain accountability of all funds received. I reassure you, every donation is appreciated.'

The site also contains a section titled 'The Facts', in which Zimmerman insists that he 'cannot discuss the details of the event on February 26th'.

Under the heading 'My Race', Zimmerman - who is half Hispanic, half white - quotes Thomas Paine saying: 'The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.'

A section headed 'Album' features a photograph of graffiti reading 'Long live Zimmerman' which was notoriously painted on the wall of a black cultural centre at Ohio State University.

Every page of the site features Edmund Burke's famous statement that 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is that good men do nothing,' as well as a link to Zimmerman's PayPal account.